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Digvijay Nikam A question that often surprises spectators of art is what motivates artists to get drawn towards certain subjects and images that later recur throughout their oeuvre. Why is M. F. Hussain enamoured by the horse? How is that different from Sunil Das’s fascination with the same beast? Similar is the case with another […]
Tyeb Mehta : Distorting Canvas to Reconfiguring Space and Subjects Read More »
Aditya Sisodia Saffron Art, a renowned platform for art enthusiasts and collectors, is delighted to announce the return of its annual Summer Online Auction. The event promises an extraordinary catalogue of works by leading modern and contemporary South Asian artists, offering a captivating glimpse into the region’s vibrant art scene. One of the standout pieces
Tsuktiben Jamir Established in 2010, Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) is India’s first modern and contemporary art museum, based in New Delhi. The KNMA is a non-profit and non-commercial organisation that strives to demonstrate the dynamic link between art and culture through its exhibits, educational exhibits, publications, and public programmes. The Kiran Nadar Museum
Unveiling the Plans for a New KNMA at Delhi and Venice Read More »
July 26, On This Day A much-revered painter from the first post-colonial generation of artists in India, Tyeb Mehta was born on July 26, 1925, and had a prolific career over at least six decades. Also known as a sculptor and film maker, Mehta was part of the Bombay Progressive Artists’ Group, which comprised other
Tyeb Mehta: A modernist Indian master whose powerful paintings minted their worth Read More »
One of the giants of the Indian art scene, Tyeb Mehta was born on July 26, 1925 in Kapadwanj, Gujarat. Abir Pothi pays tribute to this legacy on this day The anecdotes surrounding his art practice are many. One goes that an angry outburst, in a moment of creative frustration, he splashed a diagonal streak